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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
A HUSTLER.

For several days past there has been a
man in the city selling books, whose cast
! iron nerve is simply overwhelming. One
| OF his Victims Il druggist on East Douglas
avenue, was pouring forth his woes to a
/ sympathiZing coterie of friends yesterday.
! 1t seems that on Wednesday afternoon the
| book man called at the druggists resi-
dence and, after an hour or two of persua-
sion, succeeded in inducing the lady of the
house to take one of his books, 1.-The Early
Christian Martyrs" Later in the after
noon he dropped in the drug store, and
after formally presenting himself begged
leave to cali the proprietor's attention to u
new and valuable compilation which he
was introducing through the1west,-"The
Early Christian Martyrs" The drug man,
who is somewhat rusty in church matters,
did not want the Martyrs, and said so,
but after an hours siege he threw up the
sponge and bought Il copy in self defense
In the evening when he arrived home he
spied book No. l, and when his wife told
him the circumstances he became so in
censed that he grabbed his hat and dashed
wildly down town in the hope of finding
the book wonderland revenge. At the
Hotel Gandolfo he was told that the Early
Christian Martyr man stopped there, but
had just left TO catch the Santa Fe train
north. Too late to get to the depot in time,
he telephoned down to hold his man. BY
the time he reached the station the train.
with the man with the iron gall there
on, had departed, but one of the depot EN-
ployees handed him suspicious look
ing package and informed him there was
three dollars and fifty cents due on the same
As soon as the bewidered druggist could
speak he demanded an explanation, and
the employe stated that he had found the
book-peddler only a moment before the
train started, and upon telling him that
the druggist had telephoaed for him, the
agent said: ''Oh. yes: | know what ne
wants. He wants 4 copy of the Early
Christian Martyrs" The employe, know
ing the druggist and willing to do him
favor, volunteered 10 pay for and deliver
the volume. and the book agent, after
pocketing the money and thanking the
depot man. boarded the train-which by
this time had begun pulling out-aud in a
few minutes was far. far away.
The druggist says that if he ever happens
TO run across that book agent there won't be
enough left of him for & decent burial.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
GAS WELL.

The cold weather has temporarily sus-
pended work ar the gas well. In short
time however work will be resumed The
flow of gas is constantly increasing.
Mayor Knapp, of F't. Scott, in a recent
letter to the company writes as follows:
IN our drilling here we find the first OF
baby vein of gas at from l20 TO 200 and the
next at about 200 feet below, and know OF
a sand - feet thick at 1000 feet, and | am
thinking you will find it if there from 100 to
500 feet deeper. Hope so. Paola gets their
best flow at 800 to 400 lola 700 feet.
Litchfield first at $50 feet; second so feet
and third from 900 to 100 feet with 25C
pounds pressure Judging from these and
other sections look Cor the lost sand with
you ar from 1000 TO 1890 feet, but of course
holes do not pan ont alike. You can bet
your bottom dollar you will see NE there
if YOU get ii, on fly" train.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
ALMOST SUFFOCATEn.

A narrow escape from sutfocation was
reported yesterday morning DIS occurring
in the family Of Hon Rudolph Hatfield on
North Emporia Mr.. Hatfield himself was
from home, there being in the house Mrs.
Hatfield, her mother, Mrs. Hart, and three
children Upon retiring for the night the
windows and doors had been securely
fastened from fear of burglars, thus allow
ing but little ventilation. In the sleeping
apartment was a large soft coal stove
and in the night gas commenced TO escape
from it, filling the room. 1t was, however
in some way discovered by Mrs. fairfield,
the windows thrown open TO admit fresh
air and all the sleepers, with difficulty,
aroused. The children especial had been
effected by the gas and We're apparently
well under the influence. During yester-
day all in the house suffered severely with
pains in the head and considered that they
had indeed quite narrowly escaped from
slIffocation
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
JOURNAL OF COMMERCE.

The rush for copies Of the Board of
Trades Journal of Commerce was much
greater yesterday than on the preceding
day, the Board of Trade rooms being
crowded from morning until night with
persons waiting for their turns to get
copies. OF the 10000 of the present issue,
orders are now on file for 1000, and those
who desire to secure copies to send 80
their friends, correspondents. manufactur-
ing or business establishments, had better
be in a hurry about determining how
many they will want, because the issue
will be exhausted in a very few days.
The impression prevails TO certain ex-
tent that the Board of Trade is mailing
the work for residents of the city free.
This is mistake Non residents apply
ing by mail will receive copies free OF any
expense. To residents of the city they are
furnished at the regular price per copy. de-
livered at the Board of Trade rooms The
postage Is five cents. the books weighing
eighteen ounces each.
There will be an ample supply on hand
this morning afters O'Clock, avoiding all
delays. Order all You want the first time,
as there will not he any left by the time
you make up your mind 10 need more.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
ST. ALOYsIUS CHURCH.
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, Dec. s5th

There will be held in this church an the
above feast the following order Of services;
At a. M, in the morning a grand
solemn High Mass will commence. Very
Rev. NJ. J. Casey, A. d. NJ, of the Diocese
as Celebrant Of the Mass; Rev. j. Deep
holder, ID. d., as Deacon, and Rev. NJ. j.
Walsh as Sub-deacon; Rev. w. Shields as
Master of Ceremonies
During the mass st. Joseph's band. will
play several pieces in accordance with the
feast of the day as the grand 'Adeste
fidelis-Te Deum," etc. The second prin-
cipal mass will commence at $50 and the
last mass which will be high mass, will
commence at 1890, and at this mass also
st. Joseph's band will play.
Several low masses will be celebrated
between those three principle masses. A
sermon in English viii be preached at the
5 o'clock mass, and also short sermon
will be preached after the 1920 mass,
touching on the nativity of our Lord. Rev.
J. Deepholder, d. D., viii deliver a ser
mon in German after the $50 mass.
Preparations are being made this week
for heating the church SO that it viii be as
comfortable as possible for Christmas day.
The furnace heating in che church is being
accomplished in excellent style, as it is
under the direction of Mr. J. L. Russell
of Wichita, who is agent for the well
known Patric furnace of Sprinfield, Ohio.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
DEDICATION OF THE NEW ARNORY.

The Eagle Rifles yesterday sent out neat
invitations for the dedication OF their new
armory in the Zenninger block and the re-
ception and dance afterwards. 1t will be
entirely complimentary and only those
holding invitations will be admitted.
The exercises viii commence with com
pany drill at o'clock; afterwards
prayer by the chaplain, Chas. j.
Adams, followed by the dedicatory ad-
dress, and lastly the ball. The commit
tees, which have been working hard to
make the affair a success, are: On recep-
ton, Lieut. c. NJ. Boyd, Sergt g. f. Hof-
master, Privates L. :. Houghlapd, G. l..
Hammann and Harry Lyt!e; on floor,
Lieut. r. c. Runyon. Privates H. +. Green,
G. mcdonnell, Chas. Carey and Fred
Baldwin; on arrangement, Capt. T. :.
Hotchkin, Privates VIM. p. Billiard and
II. II. Greet
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
Special Announcement Of Excursion Rates for
the Holidays, ISIS.

special Announcement Of Excursion Rates for
the Holidays, ISIS.
1t is genuine Christmas gift. The ST
Louis & San Francisco and the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe railways will com
mencing today Dec. %. and continuing the
sales Dec n. y. ~ 30 aud 3lst 1ss7. also
Jan / and 2 ISIS. 10 sell round trip ex-
cursion tickets at one fare for the round
trip to all points reached by their lines IN
Kansas and the Missouri river points In
Guiding St Louis, Chicago. also ali inter
mediate points. at one fare for the rouad
trip. The tickets viii be limited a. late -
Jan. g. ISIS Thus Santa Claus visits
Wichita IN advance Of his regular time 70
make everybody happy by offering UMPIRE
cidentes low rates over his fayorite lines.
the Frisco and Santa Fe 10 some Of the
larger points. The rates viii DC as follows
for the rouad trip.
EmpoTia g. Topeka S4G5. Lawrence
=. -. Kansas City ST. AtchisGn - -,
LeavenworTh a.. -, 81 Louis SI33J Chic
c2go SIS - for round trip The santa Fe
and Frisco trains east ar the last 70 lea We
IN the morning and the last To lears IN
the evening. while At tise same time thev
the same time AID before their colnperis-
ors. The short iire y TIE road that
makes The quickest time" Pullman
palace sleeping cars on morning and nighE
trains Chair cars FIRE. Call AZ Union
ticker Office. No. IL North Main sfTeet.
Union depot and Douglas svefue station
". ID. MFRDocE.
. 5ISS Passenger and Ilcgs. Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
SALESMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

The Salesmen's association, recently Or
ganized, now has sixty-fve members, with
John w Tune, president; T. +. Callahan,
secretary: John Nugent, treasurer, and
Mr.. Soper, vice president. 1t is the object
of the association to form a sort of protec-
tive society, so that in case of need or sick
ness the members will be well cared for
They also intend to agitate the question of
closing the stores at O'Clock, and say that
many of the employers who have consd-
cred their request have already agreed to
grant it after the holidays, The next
meeting has been called for the first week
in January
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
4 SERANADE.

This morning about o'clock the EAGLE
Office was rendered a delightful scramble
by Hatcher's Magnolia Quartette, an or
ganization composed of eelored gentlemen
They gave a selection in each department,
from the press room up TO the reportorial
quarters NesSrS. Hatcher, Duncan. Turn
er and Tyler form the quartette. and they
turn out fine quality of plantation melo-
dies being such pieces as Hold that Pos
sum by the Tail, Sister Hannah, Brown
had tiny Rosebud in the Garden Grow
ing. " Whose them New Coons on Jackson
street" and other songs of a like nature.
They started Que seranading their friends
early in the evening and visited quite a
number.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

No little surprise was created yesterday
BY the reported forgery of Henry S. Kirk
patrick He had the evening before pre-
scented to Robert Jacks check for So in
payment of coat which he had purchased
for 81. MIR. Jacks knew Kirkpatrick, and,
looking at the signature to the check, in
quired whose it was. Upon receiving the
information that it was from Kirk patrick 8
father, he handed back the change
-Sl4. The next morning when the
check was presented for payment at
the bank it was pronounced at once a
forgery. a warrant for Kirkpatrick's ar
rest was Immediately issued and he was
brought before Judge Walker. Being I'M
able to give 81 900 bail he was sent to the
county Jail.
1t has since developed that he had given
to Charles Hatton forged check for S13 80
to which was the name of his father-in-
law, Mr.. Reynolds. To James Moore, of
the West Side he had also given check
for SIS in payment of debt of 81; Moore
returned him sl3 and shortly afterwards
found that the paper was but bungling
forgery.
kirkpatrick is the son of well known
railroad contractor. He was married but
a short time ago to Miss Reynolds of this
city, aud they were living in Mathewson' S
addition east of the railroads. The young
wife is very much grieved and chagrined
over the charges brought against her
husband.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE.

At the Dodge Avenue NJ f. church, De
cember "a, under the management of the
Sabbath school, for the especial benefit of
the children Hover, it is open to any
who may choose to place gifts upon the
tree through the committee in charge, who
will be at the church after = o'clock to re
ceive and care for the same. There Will be
a short literary exercise, after which Santa
Claus will assist in the distribution of
presents. j. n. HOWARD, Supt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
GOOD ENOUGH.

Mr. Frank d. Pavey writes to friend in
this city from Washington c. H, Ohio, as
follows:
DEAR SRA short visit in Ohio has
convinced me that no city was ever more
widely advertised or regarded more favor
ably abroad than Wichita at the present
time. Her prospects OF getting large &C
cessions of population and capital from
southern Ohio this winter and spring are
excellent. This fact, based upon my
knowledge of the wonderful building ac-
tivity and the substantial development Of
every branch of business during the past
eight months, particularly convinces me
that Senator Kelly's recent decision that
Wichita property was good enough for
him TO keep d while longer is about cor
rect, and | would like 10 trouble You TO
put notice in the EAGLE informing all
agents whomsoever that all prices on the
property of Chas. c. Pavey and Frank d.
Pavey are null and void, and oblige.'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
PETIT LARCENY,

Yesterday man by the name of George
Tankersley was arrested on the West Side
for petit larceny. 1t is charged that he
had entered an unfinished house and had
carried away set of carpenters tools and
several other articles that had been stored
there for keeping. As soon as the owner
had discovered his loss, he commenced
looking through the second hand stores.
and in a store on Douglas avenue found
his lost property Then finding out that
they had been sold TO the dealer by
Tankersley. he had him arrested. Tank
ersley will be tried this afternoon before
Judge Dixon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
RELEASED.

Max Calm, the alleged jewelry thief had
hearing yesterday before Judge Dixon.
OF the charge preferred against him, ped
ding without license, he was found guilty
There was, however, no apparent grounds
for holding upon more serious charge.
While he did not attempt to deny that he
had often peddled in the city without any
authority, yet he stoutly maintained that
he could account for all the goods which
he had. He was released from confne-
ment and left the city
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term by Wichita Lodge No.
52S, knights of Honor, last evening: D., c.
+. Jackson; V D., Robert Carson; A D.,
J. w Clayton: r., j. w. Vineyard; +. r.,
g. A Whey T., Peter Getto; c., A. H.
Mckee; g., C. r. Whey; en-, Lee Glass;
s., j. n. Johnston; Representative to
Grand Lodge, j. W. Wingard; Alternate,
c. E. Jackson; Med. Elk, DR.. J. l.. Hays.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
MARRIED.

On December q, by Rev. J. W. Love, at
abe residence of Benjamin Summit, Mr..
George Level to Miss jamie Smith, both of
Wichita. A large company OF the friends
of the bride and groom witnessed the mar
riage ceremony, and afterwards sat down
to an elegant supper. The evening was de
voted to social enjoyment, good music, etc.
The happy couple will make this city their
future home
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
KANSAS AHEAD.

Mr.. f. B. Gregg. of Kansas City, of the
American Investment Company, was in
the city yesterday. and reports payments
in Kansas to his company far better than
any Of the western states. The company
have most trouble in Nebraska and Dako-
ia. He says that his company viii be in
Kansas with money on the first of the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
COAL AND COKE.
AnO Their Splendid Christmas and New Years
Annual for fsSS-The Lalest and Best OF
the Rock Island Series.

Thousands who have perused with de
lighted interest the pages of fWatt Steph
ems, the Genius of Steam 0sS5l, ''Vol
tagal, the Genius of Electricity" (1ss6j, and
Petroleum and Natural Gas" 1SS1j. viii
be pleased 10 know that the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railway will issue another
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New Year season Of 1855, which SURPRISES
IN many respects II thing Of the kind
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the title of the work, and the subject has
been exhaustively treated. IL is written
in captivating colloquial style, embody
ing vast amount OF information in regard
10 coal strata. their relative position in
the earth's crust where deposits occur
their nature and extent: the diuerent
processes of underground mining; how
coal IS converted into coke. and some oil it-
varied and multiple uses
The book is profusely illustrated from
original sketches. Although the expense
has been very great. the Rock Island ha,
concluded 10 supply Coal and Coke" ~
the nominal rate of 10 cents for postage
per copy. Enclose you address plainly
written talso ten cents IN stamps to l. :.
Holhr0ok, general ticket and passenger
agent at Chicago. H., and a copy 81 Coal
and Coke will he mailed TO you prepaid
10 any part of the world.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
KETS !

We place on sale about fifty pairs ofwhite
and colored blankets away below their real
value White blankets only SI.oo per pair,
just think, an all wool blanket. twenty-five
pairs of California blankets, Mackinaw blan-
kets A little money will make you comfor-
table these cold nights.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
FIFTEEN THOUSAND TONS OF ICE.

Mr.. Hoff, of the Wichita Ice company,
said that the company intended TO put up
fifteen thousand tons of ice this winter
They have just completed one of the
largest ice houses in the state and mean to
lay in good supply. They report quality
Of ice so far this season good, as well as a
good crop.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
POSTPONED.I

The concert at the Lincoln Street Pres
byterian church, which was to be given to-
night by the choir of the First Presbyte-
rian church, has been postponed until
Wednesday night Of next week, in order
that everybody may hear Bob Burdette
tonight
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
AMUsEME>TN.
MAIN STREET THEATER.

Last night there was a good-sized audi
ence present 70 witness the production Of
Divorce; or, Woman Against Woman. !"
The theatre was pleasant and the perform
ance entertaining This play viii continue
TO be the attraction during the week.
CRAWFORD
Grand testimonial benefit rendered 10
the Ladies Benevolent home on Monday
evening. December -, by Billy Arlington s
Comedy company. the Lotus Quartette.
Mrs. 4. l. Crawford and many Others.
Billy Arlington promises two hours and a
half OF solid, reliable fun General admis-
sion fifty cents No extra charge for re-
served seats, which are now on sale al the
Rock Islssd ticket offics- everybody is in
yited
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
SNEAK THIEF.

A servant girl employed at North Mar
Set street boarding house put her hand
satchel containing her purse in which was
her months earnings, upon a table to go
into another room. When she returned
from the errand apen which she had been
sent, her sgtchel had been opened and hes
purse extracted. The police think they
have a clue 70 the Thieves
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
MONEY RECEIVED,

STATE NATIONAL BANK, Dec %, 1887.
We are just in receipt of Cole & Jones'
check, $4,000, proceeds of 5 per cent OF
their last weeks sales, which amount has
been placed TO credit of the Ladies' Benev-
olent Home. Respectfully,
L. d. SKINNER. Cashier,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
MIST.Ah EN-.

A very unfortunate mistake appeared in
yesterdays issue announcing the death of
Mrs. Il. L. Rouse. Jr The news was
gained late At night from a very reliable
gentlemen who was mistaken
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
THE COURTS
POLICE COURT.

Harry Morris. Frank Butler, Thomas
Mead and John Benmeyer, four old toughs
who have been hanging around East Doug
las avenue resorts, were each called upon
to pays All being penniless, they were
committed, and will be given an oppor-
tunity to work out their fines on the stone
pile.
George Tankersley was arrested for
petit larceny and had his trial continued
until this afternoon. He is alleged 10 have
stolen a set of carpenters tools from an
unfinished house on the West side.
| Max Calm, the man arrested the day be-
fore on the charge of peddling without Ii
cense and held afterwards as a suspicious
character, had his hearing in the forenoon
! He was fined s. and costs on the oftense
charged and was dismissed from custody.
DISTRICT COURT.
Yesterday the argument of the demurrer
| in the Miller Friend case was resumed, the
plaintiffs attorneys, Messrs. Sluss and
! Stanley, presenting their side Of the case.
! It was then continued until Monday at
which time two of the defendants attor-
neys, Messrs. Ward and Allen, will close
the argument.
In Nichols, Sheppard s. Co VS.. Z, j.
Vortis ct al, Judgment was entered for
| S21.
c. s. Eichholtz vs. the Arkansas Valley
! Agricultural Association, an application
to have a receiver appointed, was called
yesterday afternoon, but at the adjourn
men of court for the night the case was
but fairly commenced.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAIN.
MENr

Attend the entertainment at the new
Christian Mission hall. No. iii East
Douglas avenue this evening. There will
be Il most enjoyable treat to the music
loving people. Admission Is cents.
PROGRAM.
|. Anthem "'Who is the King of Glory
BY C.. r. Leslie
?. Solo, Dare | Tell CA. L. Wimmerstedtl
By Mrs. l.. Sohn.
BY Cora Knight.
t. Duet-"Come Where the soft Twilight
rails. by tSchuman)
Misses Eva Benn and Maud Piper.
By VIM Weeks.
6. Solo, Duet and Quartet, Raise Me Jesus
T. Recitation, Two Little Stockings"
By frankie Belle Sprague.
s. Duet Home to our Mountains (Verdit
By Mrs Mosbach er and Miss Foster.
.. Slumber Song. Observation-Disclosures.
By Miss Nesta Hobbs.
10. Duet. selection. Observation-Disclosures.
BY Miss johnson and Mrs l.. Sohn
II. over the Stars There is Rest. IF. Abt)
BY Miss Bens
l.. 1.-The Pride of Battery B'.......
By Miss Eddie Gooch.
Is. Chorus, Gloria" ........M osart
Doors open at 7:30; exercises begin at s
o'clock
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23

A fight on the West Side yesterday re-
suited in one of the men receiving very
ugly cut upon the face. The proper steps
will he taken Tor the apprehension of the
aSsaiianf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23

Mr.. Brown, an old hotel man of Lafay-
cite, Ind, has rented the Thompson rooms
OF the Emporia avenue block and intends
opening hotel and restaurant
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23

William Daily, Mount Hopes banker
came i'll from Missouri yesterday. He
found the thermometer 12o below and
times hard. He went on home yesterday
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23

The Mascot motor line removed ice and
snow their track yesterday and COM
menced to give service
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Mcknight, of the south
part of the city, entertained number Of
friends at their residence Wednesday
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23
GIFTS.

A magnificent assortment all through the
house Beautiful hosiery, elegant silk muf-
lers, gold head umbrellas, warm underwear,
real seal pocket books, muhs and boas guaran-
teed silk Any of these would be good things
for Christmas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-23

Now is your time to hear Burdette, this
evening at the First Presbyterian church
Tickets at the Rock Island ticket Office.